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Job Title:
Digital Liberal Arts Specialist
Department:
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
ID:
TLA_DigLibArtsSpec
Title of Supervisor:
Director of Academic Technology
Date Completed:
2014/08/28

JOB SUMMARY

The Digital Liberal Arts Specialist will work with faculty and students in integrating digital media with liberal arts scholarship and teaching in a highly selective undergraduate, residential college. Key responsibilities will include the promotion of faculty and student creativity in the use of digital technology in an innovative, inquiry-led curriculum, and support for student and faculty research. The specialist will report to the Director (Academic Technology) as part of a team that works collaboratively with the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment, library faculty and staff, instructional technologists, and information technology services to promote innovative teaching and learning and the development of a vibrant undergraduate curriculum.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility % of Time
 
Assists in the development of faculty based digital liberal arts pedagogical strategies and projects
Assists faculty members in the development and revision of courses with digital liberal arts components. Assists faculty members in the development of digital liberal arts projects. Works with instructional technologists, members of ITS, and librarians to identify and implement digital liberal arts strategies in service of faculty digital liberal arts classroom and research projects.
43 %
 
Researches, implements, and maintains technology strategies
Researches and implements digital and technology strategies that maximize Grinnell College’s commitment to teaching and learning. Deploys and maintains platforms that enable these strategies. Is active in scholarly communities, academic technology and digital liberal arts communities of practice, and professional organizations to stay current on academic technology and digital liberal arts practices, tools, and methods.
42 %
 
Plans and implements workshops
Plans and implements workshops and programming for faculty and staff development.
15 %

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

2) Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.

3) Understand and comply with the policies of the College Staff Handbook.

4) Demonstrate commitment to customer service. Establish effective relationships with internal and external customers and respond to their needs.

5) Perform duties as a team member in a manner supportive of department and College procedures, policies and goals.

6) Protect confidentiality of College information.

7) Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

8) Communicate with others in a courteous and helpful manner.

9) May be asked to fill positions considered essential during weather emergencies or other events requiring special staffing.

10) Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Yes

No

Does this job have supervisory responsibilities? (place an "x" in the appropriate box)
X
 

Place an "x" in the appropriate box

If yes, how many?

Student Staff
X
Non-exempt
Exempt
If "Student Staff" - Approximately how many total hours of student staff?

LEADERSHIP:

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SUPERVISION RECEIVED

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General Direction:
receive very general guidance with respect to overall objectives; work is usually quite independent of others; operate within division or department policy guidelines using independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives.
0 %

EDUCATION

Degree/Diploma
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
Bachelors
Required
Additional Educational Requirements

EXPERIENCE

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Three years or more

0 %

COMPUTER OPERATIONS

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Demonstrated use of intermediate computer operations (relational databases, and operating systems) and intermediate software packages (word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.)

0 %

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

TRAVEL

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Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree (preferably in a liberal arts field); evidence of experience with technologies and standards commonly used in Digital Humanities work such as TEI, visualization, text and/or network analysis, common scripting languages, HTML5 and related web technologies; work experience in a higher-education setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION ANALYSIS

Accurate identification of essential and marginal functions and the time required is important for making a variety of personnel decisions, including recruitment, hiring, performance evaluation, discipline, training and accommodation. The analysis explains the components of the job by identifying who, what, why, how much, and when.

MENTAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

 

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Analyzing information or data
X
Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
X
Composing & comprehending communication materials (written and verbal)
X
Establishing effective interpersonal relationships
X
Adjusting to changes (work load, environment, department structure, etc.)
X
Using logic to define problems, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, etc.
X
Making decisions of moderate to substantial consequence
X
Performing mathematical calculations
X
Editing reports or technical materials
X
Planning and organizing (work load, schedules, events, etc.)
X
 

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Handle stressful, emotional and/or frustrating situations
X
Working with numerous distractions
X
Working under a time pressure and within timelines/deadlines
X
Coordinating work with others
X
Handling multiple assignments and priorities
X
Completing work in an accurate manner
X
Concentrating - maintaining attention to details and tasks
X
Memory functions (remembering names, details and procedures)
X

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Ability to walk up or down stairs
X
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk or hear
X
Taste or smell
 

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds (with an assisted device)
More than 100 pounds (with an assisted device)

GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities.

0 %

VISION REQUIREMENTS

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Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

0 %

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
Extreme cold (non-weather)
Extreme heat (non-weather)
Outdoor weather conditions
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Air Contamination (i.e., dust, fume, smoke, toxic conditions, disagreeable odors)
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Work with explosives
Risk of electrical shock
X
 

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Vibration (i.e. operating jackhammer, impact wrench)
Risk of radiation
Confined Spaces

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor setting with adequate ventilation.

0 %

TYPICAL NOISE LEVEL

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Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Employee Statement of Understanding

As an employee, I will strive to uphold the mission and core values of Grinnell College. I understand that my work and my presence contribute to the teaching and learning environment. I have read and understand the job description for my position and I am able to perform the essential functions of this position as stated. I agree to comply with college policies and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law, unsafe work environment or practices, sexual harassment, discrimination, or other misconduct to a supervisor or other designated college official. I further understand that should I have a workplace injury, I will report it to my supervisor and/or the Office of Human Resources promptly.